Leeds-based folk artist Rhiannon Hope returns with “Magpie,” a sprawling and deeply personal new single that marks a bold evolution in her sound. Trading the accordion-led intimacy of her debut EP All Things, Rising And Returning for looping keys, auxiliary percussion and drifting saxophone, Hope delivers a seven-minute meditation on memory, identity and the objects we carry with us. Written during a period of personal upheaval and recorded live with her band, “Magpie” is both a love letter...

Internationally acclaimed producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Freddie Graham is an artist who creates worlds as much as he creates songs. Blending acoustic instrumentation, subtle electronics and immersive production, his music transports listeners into richly textured soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive. Raised in the English countryside, Freddie developed a deep connection to the natural world, a relationship that continues to shape both his sonic palette and lyrical...

In an era of polished performances and heavily curated content, new research from Ballantine's reveals that music fans are craving something far more authentic. According to a global survey of more than 9,000 music fans, 88 per cent say authenticity is the most important factor in forming a genuine connection with an artist. Meanwhile, 84 per cent believe unscripted moments are what make live performances truly unforgettable. Responding to this shift, Ballantine’s has announced a new global...